# Southwest Airlines (LUV.N) says it will limit passengers to one ‌lithium portable charger on flights.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · Reuters*

## Key points

- Southwest Airlines will limit passengers to one lithium portable charger per flight.
- Portable chargers are now banned from being stowed in overhead bins on Southwest flights.
- Passengers can no longer recharge portable chargers using in-seat power on Southwest.
- The new Southwest policy on power banks takes effect April 20.

**Companies:** Southwest Airlines
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/southwest-airlines-limit-passengers-one-portable-charger-flights-2026-04-07/)

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